Saniflo Upflush Toilets
Saniflo Upflush Toilet Systems
In recent years, upflush systems have become more popular than they’ve ever been. Ideal for small spaces, anyplace with sub-par plumbing, and installing bathrooms in closets, basements, and studios, an upflush toilet is a unique mixture of form and functionality. Here at Saniflo Depot, we’ve got a large selection of Saniflo upflush toilets to choose from. Here’s what you need to know about these unique systems:
What are Saniflo Upflush Toilets?
Not familiar with the concept of an upflush toilet? Designed to pump waste up, against gravity, upflush toilets don’t rely on traditional gravity-fed plumbing. Consequently, they make it possible to install a toilet in places where adding traditional plumbing would otherwise cost thousands of dollars.
Here’s what Saniflo itself has to say about the Saniflo upflush toilet system:
“Traditionally, toilets flush gravitationally, letting the water flow down, beneath the toilet, then to your stack. The Saniflo macerator toilet system discharges out the back of the commode, and into a macerator, which is sitting inside a pump. The pump then pumps the ground sewage up through PVC pipe, right to your existing stack. The benefit is that you can build a bathroom anywhere for a fraction of the cost of installing pipes. Saniflo also built their toilet system as true DIY installation with the goal of a four-hour installation.”
Who Should use a Saniflo Upflush Toilet?
The Saniflo upflush toilet system is ideal for anyone who wants to remodel a home or add a bathroom but doesn’t want to rip out existing plumbing or spend thousands of dollars on new plumbing. Because a Saniflo macerator toilet can plug into your existing plumbing with the help of a few PVC pipes, it’s a great alternative to digging up the subfloor and adding plumbing or going without a bathroom at all.
How to Find Your Perfect Saniflo System
While all Saniflo toilet systems operate the same way, there are dozens of different units available. The first step to finding the one you love is understanding their unique benefits and features. For example, some Saniflo systems are designed for commercial use, while others are ideal for residential areas. Still others have behind-wall macerators for a smooth and streamlined look. To learn more about the models available, shop our selection or contact one of our savvy Saniflo dealers today. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about the unique Saniflo toilet system.
Basement Toilet Pump Systems
Saniflo offers a full line of basement toilet pumps that make adding basement bathrooms easy and affordable. Adding an extra bathroom in the basement with a Saniflo system not only enhances convenience but also significantly increases your home's value and functionality.
This means that installing a toilet in your basement (like the SaniAccess3 pictured above) could easily boost the value of your home and make it more functional. Saniflo Depot has a variety of basement toilets to choose from, and shopping through them can help you narrow down what you’re looking for to make a smart purchasing decision!
Installing a Toilet System in Your Basement
Installing your downstairs toilet and basement bathroom pump is a simple process. The Saniflo macerating toilet system is compact, ideal for tight spaces like basements. It uses a motor, impeller, and macerator blades to pulverize waste into fine particles, creating a fine slurry that can be easily pumped out through a discharge pipe. This technology ensures straightforward installation and functionality, allowing the system to function just like a regular toilet once in place, sending your effluent out to your septic system with ease.
Some Saniflo toilets, such as the SaniAccess 3, include modular compartments that allow you instant access to the motor, which makes clearing potential clogs simple and straightforward. If you choose not to install one of your own pumps, it’s easy to find a professional plumber to help you.
What’s the Best Basement Toilet System for You?
The type of toilet system you choose will depend largely on your priorities and use intentions. While most Saniflo pumps can handle heavy use and are simple to install, some are well-suited to half bathrooms and others are ideal for full baths.
The SaniPLUS, SaniACCESS 3, and SaniBEST pumps, for example, are ideal for full-bathroom installs. The SaniPLUS model is one of our best-selling pumps, and customers love it because it’s quiet and durable.
If you’d prefer something better for a half-bathroom installation, look into the SaniCOMPACT macerating toilet model. It offers a self-contained unit and a hidden pump. It’s also the only model that self-vents, making the installation all the more easy.
These pumps come in all shapes and sizes, including elongated, round, or compact seats. Be sure to do your research before you buy your next toilet unit. The more research you do before purchasing a unit, the better able you’ll be to make a smart purchasing decision.
The SaniAccess3 pictured above moves the pump behind a wall using the Saniflo extension pipe. Here's what the same system without an extension pipe looks like:
What Kind of Basement Bathroom Pump Do I Need?
Are you looking for a new pump or something to replace your old one? This page or this list of thetop five choices for basement bathroompumps offers numerous options.
Your choice for a pump will largely depend on where you plan to install it and the foot traffic. An office will likely benefit from the powerful SaniGRIND Pro, while the compact SaniPACK will make a great addition to a guestroom.
Do You Need a Special Toilet for the Basement?
Basements are usually below your home’s sewer line. This means adding a bathroom has its inherent challenges that macerating toilets can address. A regular toilet won’t do in this situation–this kind of system is designed to add a bathroom 9 or 15 feet below the sewer line. More importantly, an upflush toilet works against gravity; its macerating pumps grind waste and pump it upwards into a septic tank or sewage system, efficiently handling both human waste and toilet paper by transforming them into a slurry.
It’s convenient to install the upflush system that can be a complete set with a toilet tank, toilet bowl, and macerating pump, which can be bought separately and put in the basement or any location with access to electricity and water supply.
How Far Can An Upflush Toilet Pump?
A Saniflo macerator pump product can pump waste to a soil stack 150 feet away, while others, like SaniPACK, can be installed 100 feet away.
If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our Saniflo specialists. We’re here to help.
